Skylark L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI QUAD 4 (1989)
Stabilizer Bushing: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension (Front) - Squawk/Clunk Noise
Bulletin: 91-3-20
Date: Nov. '91
Ref. No.: 91-263-3
Corp. Ref. No.: 133304
SUBJECT:
SQUAWK/CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
(REPLACE STABILIZER BUSHINGS WITH NEWER DESIGNED BUSHINGS)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-89 SKYHAWK 1985-91 SKYLARK AND SOMERSET
CONDITION:
Some 1985-91 Skylark/Somerset and 1985-89 Skyhawks might exhibit a condition of a "Squawk" OR "Clunk" noise from the front suspension or engine
compartment area when driving over small bumps or entering parking lots (i.e. washboard road surfaces, railroad tracks).
CAUSE:
The condition may be caused by the rubber bushing material bleeding through the teflon/polyester sock and coming into contact with the stabilizer bar.
CORRECTION:
If this condition is encountered, replace both stabilizer bar bushings with newer designed bushings. The part numbers for the new bushings are listed
below:
STABILIZER BAR DIAMETER
BUSHING PART NUMBER(S)
22 mm
22566673
24 mm
22566674
26 mm
22566675
28 mm
22566676
30 mm
10088389
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number:
E2147
Labor Time:
See Current Labor Time Guide
